Assistant / Associate Professor

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Denver /Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) is a public research University serving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty, and renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The University received over $760 million in research awards last year. 

A national leader in health care and life sciences, CU Anschutz is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Aurora, Colo., it is one of the newest education, research, and patient care facilities in the world. With six schools and colleges, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future by blending education, research, and clinical care all in one place. This strategic collaboration among diverse health care fields allows knowledge to travel directly from the research bench to the patient’s bedside. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here  

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top institutions nationally in clinical care, education, and research. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhance collaboration and interprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing; the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health; the Graduate School; a Health Sciences Library; and three hospitals. Strategically located contiguous to the campus are a biosciences research park, housing, entertainment/restaurants, and open space. UC Denver/Anschutz offers two undergraduate degrees, 35 graduate degrees, and has five first-professional programs. The School of Medicine is well recognized for outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs, outstanding faculty, and cutting-edge research. The Department of Pathology employs 130 faculty with diverse expertise from basic science to the practice of human and veterinary medicine, broadly focused on the study, diagnosis and treatment of disease and training the next generation of healthcare and scientific professionals.  

Nature of work:

This permanent full-time position in the University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, to be based at the University of Colorado Hospital in the Department of Pathology Anatomic Pathology laboratory. The recruit will serve as an attending pathologist and educate others in hepatic and liver transplant pathology, pancreatic, biliary and tubular GI pathology. The candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team, inclusive of senior liver and GI pathologists, clinicians and surgeons thus strong communication and professional skills are expected. Given the acute nature of the work, night and weekend call in rotation with other attending pathologists will be required.

The academic appointment, at rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, requires the candidate to have significant medical training and experience, and excel in clinical activities, teaching and scholarship.

Employment Expectations:

• 60% Attending pathologist based in the Department of Pathology Surgical Pathology Laboratory at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), in the subspecialty of hepatic and liver transplant pathology, pancreatic, biliary and tubular GI pathology.
• 10% Provide clinical consultation to peers in pathology, colleagues in other subspecialties at Multidisciplinary Conferences (MDC), and others in subspecialty areas of anatomic pathology.
• 10% Engage in teaching activities, including small and large group didactic conferences, one on one teaching of medical students, residents and fellows. This includes joining faculty of residency in pathology, as well as fellowships in surgical pathology and hepatic, pancreatic, biliary and tubular GI pathology. This may include service on program committees, participation in the teaching, evaluation and curriculum review for these programs.
• 10% Engage in scholarship, as broadly defined in the matrix of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. You are not expected to acquire external funding, however, you may participate in funded research and also apply for pilot funding through Department of Pathology programs.
• 10% Participate as the on call attending in anatomic pathology on-call coverage after hours, serve as the attending pathologist in subspecialty coverage call as well as transplant pathology (voluntary). 

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite in Anatomic Pathology, Located in UCH and on the Anschutz Medical Campus and is in Aurora, CO

Why Join Us:

Welcome to the Department of Pathology of the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. The Department has grown substantially in the past 18 years, from 40 to 130 faculty in parallel with the remarkable growth of our hospital-based affiliates as well as the city and county of Denver.  Our work is value driven and focused on scientific investigation, lifelong learning, and a balance of personal and professional values. In addition to a vibrant and highly competitive residency program with 25 positions, we offer 10 fellowships and participate in numerous graduate schools and the MD/PhD program of the CU School of Medicine.  Our faculty and staff are diverse, and gender balanced, with women comprising 50% of our residents, Assistant, Associate and Full Professors (including those with tenure).  

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• The successful candidate must be board certified in anatomic pathology and candidates who are fellowship trained in gastrointestinal and liver pathology will be considered.

Associate Professor:

• The successful candidate must be board certified in anatomic pathology and candidates who are fellowship trained in gastrointestinal and liver pathology will be considered.  At least 6 years of experience in academic gastrointestinal, pancreaticobiliary, and liver pathology is required. Clinical, teaching and scholarship accomplishments sufficient for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor, regular (tenure eligible) track required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year post-fellowship practice experience is strongly desired

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to: Matt Bilby - [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. 

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor: $130,000  to $250,000

Associate Professor: $212,000  to  $290,000

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125  

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .